Dave Spencer

Dave Spencer has been in radio for 37 years--35 of them at WBKR. He has seen it all, in terms of the way that media has changed over the centuries...ahem, decades. Technology is why Dave has played music off of reel-to-reel tape, CDs, and now via digital delivery. He loves watching the music industry change and teaching himself new ways to accomplish that which he needs to accomplish. Now, on to the NEXT 35.

Good Grief, What a Great Vacation Idea for KY/IN Travelers and Peanuts Fans

Legendary Peanuts creator Charles Schulz was from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and they totally capitalize on it. Who wouldn't? What a great opportunity for his legion of fans.

10 Locations That Share the Same Latitude as Kentucky

What if you flew around the world and stayed on the same latitude line as Kentucky? Here are some places you might see.

Some Swear This Kentucky Town Does Exist

It's a fictional Kentucky town, but not in the most common sense of the word. It's not a literary town, and maybe it DOES exist. Hmmm.

Let Me Tell You How to Get, How to Get to KY’s ‘Halloween Street’

A Louisville neighborhood throws out all the restraints this time of year. It's October, so it must be time for Halloween Street.

Ride Through a Coal Mine at This Reopened KY Attraction

The Portal 31 coal mine began operating more than 100 years ago. It closed in 1963, reopened, closed again, and is now a fascinating new interactive attraction.

Look Out, Kentucky, We’ve Spotted a Jet Black Woolly Worm

I have to admit, I can't remember the last time I saw a jet black woolly worm. Here's hoping the whole woolly worm thing really IS folklore.

KY Motorists Should Ignore the ‘Water Bottle on the Tire’ Myth

There are two confusing theories about water bottles on the tops of tires. I say just forget the whole thing, and drink your water. Then recycle the bottle. Next?

Bird Discovered at KY State Park Came From South America — Here’s How They Know

It's clear you should never underestimate birds, especially the summer tanager. Talk about flying south for the winter.

Did You Know the Nation’s Capital Was Almost a City in Kentucky?

Sure enough, but there was a huge problem with the consideration, so it was scrapped in favor of Washington DC.

In Kentucky, You Can Travel from ‘Heaven’ to ‘Hell’ in Under 90 Minutes

Go deep enough into Kentucky and you'll discover "Heaven" and "Hell" are less than 90 minutes apart.

Why Is This Chunk of Meat Featured in a Kentucky Museum?

Don't ever miss an opportunity to visit a local museum. You might just encounter a big chunk of old meat in a jar.

KY Emergency Management Posts Hurricane Relief Info, Dispatches Team to Affected Region

Kentucky Emergency Management and the Kentucky National Guard are on the ground in hurricane-affected regions. Here's how you can help, too.